The Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) UK (ABH), a National Hajj specific organization working for the welfare and well being of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims has shared and supported the concerns of Muslims worldwide regarding the extortionate increase in Hajj package prices once again this year by the Hajj/Umrah service providers.
It is highly regrettable that these service providers do not have any regard and respect for the values and teachings of Islam. They are preying on vulnerable pilgrims including sick, elderly and the disabled cheating and charging them at extortionate and unjustified prices for the Hajj & Umrah packages and the profits made by these service providers are absolutely outrageous. It is a total rip-off compared to similar travel packages to other destinations around the world, in view that many pilgrims are likely to have spent their life-savings to fulfil their desires and wishes to perform their religious obligations.
This situation has worsened significantly in the last few years to such an extent that the Muslim Ummah is now looking towards the Custodian of the two Holy mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to take stern action to stop financial exploitation of millions of pilgrims from around the world by these unscrupulous service providers, who are making it extremely difficult for the Muslims around the world to perform their religious obligations and a culture is being developed to make the access of the holy city of Makkah and Madinah exclusive to the rich and wealthy.
It is vital that the Kingdom makes every effort to eradicate the corruption, malpractice and exploitation in order to allow the guests of Allah (SWT) to perform their religious obligations in peace and harmony.
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For further information, please contact:
Khalid Pervez
General Secretary
Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) UK (A.B.H)
Southside Centre
249 Ladypool Road
Birmingham B12 8LF UK
Tel: +44 (0)121 440 1700
E-mail: abh12@btconnect.com
Website: www.abhuk.com
© Press Release 2013
